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Time flies when you’re having fun right? Life with two teenagers and two dogs is certainly fun! It’s been a long hot Summer and call me crazy but I’ve been counting down the days until Autumn for some cooler weather. Spring and Autumn are my favourite seasons and one of the things I love the most is switching out the bedding for the new season and adding extra layers and pillows

I’ve teamed up with Lorraine Lea to add a few updates for the coming season. If you’re not familiar with Lorraine Lea allow me to introduce you… They are an Australian owned homewares brand specialising in beautiful quality bedding, soft furnishings and decor items for your home. I first found Lorraine Lea a couple of years ago when I redecorated my son’s bedroom and was looking around for the perfect quilt cover. They also offer an in home styling party, how fun is that… Champers and shopping

One of the colour trends for 2018 is mustard yellow, so I thought I’d step outside my usual blues and greens and try something a lil bit different! With that in mind I chose the Marita quilt and coordinating Marita Euro pillowcases. You’ll notice the Marita’s reverse side features a beautiful navy and white print that speaks to my classic sensibilities! 😉

Marita Quilt & Marita Euro Pillowcases

I love love these Euro Pillowcases… give me tassels and an embroided pattern and I’m a happy girl!

The quilted pattern is gorgeous and I do love a quilt that is reversible, it basically gives you two looks for the price of one, gotta love that! …below is the reverse side and for a different look I’ve teamed it with the Harper Throw in Mint which is so thick, soft and cuddly!

Harper Faux Fur Throw in Mint

The lovely thing about Lorraine Lea is the extensive range they offer, it’s not all about the bedroom… I picked up a few other gorgeous decor items…

Gorgeous Rachel Vase

I couldn’t resist adding this gorgeous vase to my collection!

I love a good bath towel and my favourite are textured or ribbed ones, they just feel so much more luxurious and absorbent. The Cooper Towel is perfect, I chose this lovely silver grey colour.

Cooper Towels in Silver Grey

Margaret Floor Rug

Lorraine Lea have some beautiful, easy to style on trend pieces, perfect to give your home a little update!

Do you love changing your decor in line with the seasons? I’d love to hear about your seasonal updates!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jo xx

NB: This post is not sponsored, however, products were supplied for my review. Please know I only recommend items I love and would be happy to have in my own home.

Rescued by a Knight in purple gloss… wait what? Well a White Knight can of gloss purple, read on and I’ll explain…

This old chair once lived in a dark dungeon… well actually the garage but who am I to get in the way of a good story. She had been hanging around for some time, ever so patiently and politely. Actually a client for whom I did a couple of painting jobs gave it to me to “have some fun with it”. As you can see her ruffle dress was a little outdated and her gold look, more than a little worn and shabby and not in anyway chic. Whilst I am a fan of gold accents and they are quite on trend at the moment, this was not a good gold and had to go!

Lucky for this little princess her Knight had arrived in the form of a handsome can of purple spray paint 😉

I had received a basket of White Knight paint products to test out. I’m not usually a purple fan but this was the colour I had to work with and well I kind of thought it suited this project to a T. The colour is called Gloss Purple, I would describe it as a dusty purple, it’s actually a lovely subtle purple.

I love this spray paint from White Knight, firstly its called Squirts! 🙂 But it doesn’t just have a cute name… it went on like a dream and gave excellent coverage. It’s hard wearing, the range of colours are fabulous and it’s so easy to use. Love that. The trick to spray painting is to do many light layers, building up the coverage. That way you’ll avoid any runs and drips and end up with a lovely finish.

I reupholstered the seat pad using a pretty linen floral fabric. Here she is rescued from her drab garage existence and ready for her debut….

This was a quick and easy transformation! Have you a piece in your home that could use a new pop of colour?

Jo xx

*Please note I was not paid for this post, I was however gifted a selection of White Knight products for my use and review. Thank you to White Knight Paints.

Do you ever start one job only to be distracted by another? Well that kind of happens to me quite frequently 😉 Case in point, I decided to go through my wardrobe to cull a few pieces. I try to do this semi regularly as things just seem to make their way in.

As I started hurling shoes and clothes into piles I was distracted by my tangled and messy piles of jewellery and accessories. Rather than just tidying them up like a normal person, I decided I NEEDED to paint the back of my wardrobe and create a hanging display for jewellery.

Lucky for me I had a tin of delicious black paint on hand just waiting to be cracked open. I had just received a beautiful gift basket of paint goodies fromWhite Knight Paints as part of their #whiteknightrevive campaign.

So without further ado and despite it being almost school pick up time, I proceeded in a frenzied pace to remove everything including the shelves. I gave it a quick wipe down and within minutes I had started painting!

This range of paint is called Splashes, it’s a water based enamel for interior or exterior application. It goes on so smooth and beautifully!

There’s something about black paint I just love! It’s so striking and it makes the best back drop for things…. especially pretty shiny and sparkly things 😉

I wish I’d taken a ‘before’ photo of the mess and chaos, but it was really a spontaneous decision. So you’ll just have to imagine cluttered shelves with a jumbled mess of stuff!

The jewellery hanger I found at The Reject Shop, I think it was $3. I simply removed the hook and attached the black part to the wall using a couple of picture hooks. The jewellery tree was a gift from my Mum, I think it works nicely against the black.

I left out the bottom shelves to create a dressing table like spot, it really helped to open up the space and created the perfect spot for display.

This mini makeover was so quick and easy! Black paint, a paint brush and a woman on a mission! I love this paint so much that I may or may not of started painting something else whilst I had a wet brush in hand, stay tuned for part two! 😉

Do you love black paint too? Where can you splash some around at your place?

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Jo xx

*Please note I was not paid for this post, I was however gifted a selection of White Knight products for my use and review. Thank you to White Knight Paints.

My big boy is 13, I’m not sure how that happened, it seems like only yesterday I was holding his little hand to cross the road. His room had not been touched since we moved into this house about 5 years ago. The walls were an ugly shade of builders beige (eeek)…. So painting them had been on my to do list forever!

Hello Taubman’s Knight Grey!

Paint is pretty cool stuff. I’m still amazed at the power of paint and how it can transform a space or piece of furniture. For this project I chose a dark charcoal colour called Knight Grey by Taubmans. His room faces north and is upstairs, it gets great light and is a large room, so it can handle this bold colour.

Painting with such a dark colour requires a steady hand when cutting in as any mistakes are very unforgiving. Have a wet cloth at the ready just in case… I actually use baby wipes, I’m super professional like that! ;O Don’t be afraid to use a bold colour, it’s only paint and can be changed relatively quickly and inexpensively!

Once I had the walls painted, I really tried to work with what I already had to style and furnish his room. We had a couple of spare shutters hanging around in the garage and these became a new head board. We’re going to get him a new king single ensemble soon so it will fit perfectly. I love the contrast of the pure white against the dark walls. The other furniture was already in his room and received a fresh coat of white paint. The little footstool at the end of the bed was a makeover I did ages ago, you can check it out here if you are interested!

I did buy the print above the bed, I love this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and I hope that my boys will always have these qualities. The print is from Spotlight. The cute little birdy cushion is also new and is from Ikea. The collage on the wall is my son’s creative work, it consists of drawings, pictures and things that mean something to him 🙂

Dusty Blue Gingham Doona Cover and Pillow Shams by Hickory Hill Home

The doona cover and pillow shams are new, they are from Hickory Hill Home. I’m very excited to be collaborating with them on this project. Be sure to read to the end for details of a giveaway!

I love the quality and simplicity of the gingham, not too grown up and a lovely contrast with the white and charcoal. Hickory Hill Home have the most beautiful range of bed linen, pyjamas, cashmere and items for the home. You can check them out here, the doona cover is on sale right now with free shipping within Australia, plus there is a 20% discount off your first order when you sign up!

The vintage style world map is from Typo. Basket is from Big W. Chest was a vintage find. Lamp was from Horgans. The oar was another DIY project.

My son made the black and grey patchwork cushion at school last year! He did a really great job and this cushion was actually the jumping off point for the room! He gave me a big hug when he got home from school and saw his new space all finished. I think he’s pretty happy. Makes it all worthwhile 🙂

Ok let’s talk giveaways! I’m super excited to be hosting a giveaway for Hickory Hill Home over on Instagram! They are giving one lucky follower the chance to win a $200 voucher to spend on their website! How cool is that?!

Pop over to @coastalhomelove on Instagram for all details on how to enter! Gotta be in it to win it!

Jo xx

Well it’s been a little while since I last checked in here! I’ve been hanging out on Instagram (@coastalhomelove), if you’re an Insta Addict like me pop on over and say hi! 😉

Just thought I’d share a few pics from a recent product styling job with Bedshead. BedsAhead are a small business who specialise in creating beautiful bespoke upholstered bed heads, blanket boxes and valances. They have also recently added bases to their range. Their attention to detail and workmanship is second to none. They can be wall mounted or free standing (super easy to install… Love that!). But what I love the most is you can customise your bed head to suit your space! So much fun and the possibilities are endless! Oh and I should mention they ship Australia wide. Be sure to read to the end for a special offer from BedsAhead!

I discovered BedsAhead last year when I was redecorating our master bedroom and in the market for a luxurious and sumptuous bed head. I absolutely adore our bed head, I think it completely makes our room!

Our Bed

So of course I was thrilled when Michelle contacted me about styling a selection of Bedsahead bed heads for a photo shoot! Here’s a few pics from the shoot….

I can’t believe what a difference a new bed head can make to the look, feel and comfort of a room, and they are really affordable too!

Now for the exciting part…. Michelle has generously offered Coastal Home Love followers a special offer, a $50 off voucher towards your own custom bed head! Just contact BedsAhead (be sure to tell them you are a Coastal Home Love follower) via their website (www.bedsahead.com.au), Facebook page or Instagram (@bedsAhead)!

Today I’m sharing a project I completed recently. This buffet was one I purchased almost a year ago, it’s been waiting patiently for it’s transformation. I was drawn to the lovely shape and character of this piece and it has lots of practical storage too… always an added bonus!

Here’s the before pic….

I wanted a weathered French provincial style so I used Annie Sloan’s French Linen which is a lovely taupey grey colour, I applied layers and a lime wash with lots of sanding to achieve the finished look.

This beautiful buffet is for sale, if you are interested please email me for details coastalhomelove@gmail.com